Entrepreneur
Comprehensive Sites
Entrepreneur.com: Teen EntrepreneurIf you think you’re too young to start your own business, think again! You will find answers to frequently asked questions about developing your career as an entrepreneur or read up on success stories and conversations with other like-minded students. You can also go to the home page of Entrepreneur.com and find out all this site has to offer, including business coaching, free forms for a business, business ideas, and more.
IdeaCafeA collection of small business resources is colorfully presented at this page, including how to start your business, different ideas and questions to ask others, a forum about finances, and how to market your business. Several profiles of successful entrepreneurs might help you get inspired. Or check out the small business networking links.
Princeton Review: EntrepreneurDiscover how an entrepreneur places his capital and skills into a company and what a day in the life might be like at this page, which provides a comprehensive overview to the career. You can also access information on what kinds of college majors could be right for you, or find out what to expect in terms of income after two, five, or 10 years of successful work. Facts and figures about becoming an industrialist include lists of what professionals read and other information on planning an entrepreneurial venture.
Princeton Review: Small Business OwnerIf you want to be the owner of your own small business, check out this page from the Princeton Review and find out the basics of developing a business plan. In addition, click on the links at the left of the page to learn about college majors that might be appropriate if you decide to go this route, internship opportunities, and facts and figures about small business ownership.
Occupational Titles
Entrepreneur
Small Business Owner
Accredited Academic Programs
Princeton Review: Entrepreneur, College MajorsDepending on your interest, you might select any of several college majors as a potential entrepreneur. Check out the majors listed at this page, such as entrepreneurship, real estate, risk management, or web design. You can then click on your selections to be taken to a list of colleges in the U.S. that offer the major in the area or areas you are looking to study in. Complete contact information on web sites for these colleges can be easily accessed to find out more about the academic program.
Start Here, Go Places: Top Business SchoolsThis site is very valuable if you are looking for top business schools in the U.S. Access business school programs by major or connect to information on useful high school coursework to consider and several majors that are valuable for a career as an entrepreneur or business owner. There are also special resources for students specifically interested in learning about accounting.
Salary Levels
Indeed.com: EntrepreneurYou will see charts depicting the average salary of entrepreneurs across the U.S. at this page, as well as the average salary of jobs with related titles.
PayScale: Owner, Small BusinessPayScale illustrates salary information for small business owners at this site, including median salary, with information according to years of experience. The median salary by company type is also displayed at the page, which has connections to further information on salary by city, by certification, industry, gender, degree, or major.
Professional Organizations
Center for International Private EnterpriseThe Center for International Private Enterprise supports privately-owned businesses and a market-based democratic system. Special programs for young adults are available, as well as support for young entrepreneurs.
Independent Business Owners Association InternationalYou will find information on an advocacy organization for business owners here, with tools available to communicate and learn with others interested in small business ownerships. A host of resources at the menu at the left of the page includes audio and videos, tax information, and plenty of business support publications.
National Association of Women Business OwnersThis organization represents women business owners across many different industries. Find out more about their mission, national and local events, and tools to grow a small business. Online learning includes virtual seminars and teleclassess.
National Business AssociationHelping business owners across the U.S., this organization provides small business resource materials and opportunities for savings. Different plans of membership offer different levels of benefit that include life insurance, accident insurance, and other benefits that you might purchase on your own as a small business owner.
Job Opportunity Sources
Entrepreneur.com: Franchises and OpportunitiesIf you want ideas for business franchises and other opportunities, check out this site from Entrepreneur.com. Special listings, the top 10 franchises, and a search engine for locating a business idea are some of the interesting links available here. Other opportunity categories search low-cost, international, home-based, and part-time possibilities.
Publications
Business Week FrontierSmall business news is the focus of Business Week Frontier, part of the Business Week parent publication. Top small business success stories are reviewed, with links available to featured podcasts, debates, resources, and special reports. You can find out what to do when small businesses don’t at first succeed, or find a slideshow on turning your hobby into a business.
Entrepreneur.comBusiness ideas, franchise opportunities, and other resources for growing your business are found at this page, which is a valuable resource if you are considering a new start-up operation. Links at the left of the page connect to information about marketing, starting up costs, advertising, and several specific business opportunities. The site hosts a blog network and lists highlights of every “channel” at the bottom of the page.
EntrepreneurPress.comLots of business ideas for teens and young adults are found at this collection of publications at the startups page of EntrpreneurPress. Bestsellers, business opportunities, franchise details, and home business publication links are also found.
Money: Small BusinessThe writers at CNN and Money magazine have created this online version to provide top news for small businesses. Current issue highlights are found, as well as departments for business news, personal finance, real estate, tech, luxury, and fortune. The small business department includes an entrepreneurs forums and an ultimate resource guide to financing, management, technology, and marketing a small business.
Wall Street Journal: Small BusinessLeading business financial news is provided at the Wall Street Journal online edition, where you will find U.S. business news, as well as news from around the globe. This special department for small business talks about franchise high performers, business opportunities, and ways to raise capital for a small business venture.
Online Forums & Blogs
BlogUniverse: EntrepreneurPersonal entrepreneurs’ blogs are the focus of this collection, including over 100 links. Articles and opinions on small business and entrepreneurship include management, start-ups, marketing ideas, and personal finance.
Entrepreneur.com: Entrepernar DailyTrends in self-employment are discussed in this blog, intended for entrepreneurs and those interested in having their own business. Discussions include online tools for small businesses, how to get into the small business game, low-cost advertising, and many more from the menu at the right-hand side of the page.
Small Business Arena: Small Business and Entrepreneur BlogEntrepreneur lessons are discussed in this blog, which features talk about the next big business, successes and failures, and such entries as “Startup Weekend,” which highlights creating your own business in a matter of days.
Career Videos
Entrepreneur.com: VideosFree video channels related to entrepreneurship are found at this page, including business around the world, news, health, lifestyle, and channels related to specific business sectors.
YouTube: Entrepreneur Job DescriptionIdeas for a business, owning a franchise, and common traits among entrepreneurs are introduced at this site. Learn about start-up costs, the next steps in creating a business plan, and the responsibilities that come will come along with business ownership.
